US Air Force Procurement Rules or Regulations
The U.S. Air Force relies on a large library of rules and regulations for its procurement processes. Starting with the National Defense Authorization Act and Department of Defense Directives (DoDD) and filtering down to lower-level Air Force documents, there is a reference for a guide for every link in the procurement chain.
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Money
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U.S. Air Force requirements ultimately get passed up the chain to the U.S. Congress. All procurement activities begin with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which regulates how money can be used. For instance, it is illegal to use money from "pay and benefits" to buy office supplies. These rules flow naturally into the Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation (DoDFMR).
Types of Documents
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The DoD and the Air Force use a variety of different document types in the procurement process. Regulations, directives and instructions are compulsory, while pamphlets, guides and manuals are usually informational. Standardized forms are also a big part of procurement processes.
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DoD Regulations
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The U.S. Air Force gets its procurement guidance from the Department of Defense. This is done primarily through the DoD 5000-series of directives and the DoDFMR.
U.S. Air Force Regulations
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U.S. Air Force procurement activities are governed by the USAF 6x-series of documents. Whether it is an instruction that is required throughout the U.S. Air Force or a guide published specifically for Air Mobility Command, if it deals with procurement, it will most likely have a 6x-series designation.
Subdivisions
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The 6x-series of procurement documents are broken down into subcategories. The 60 designation is for standardization regulations. Scientific research and test and evaluation are covered in the 61 to 62 designations. The 63 to 65 designations cover the mechanics of acquisition, contracting and financial management.
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